Author: modernwomenshealth
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Pot-au-feu
French for “pot on fire”, pot-au-feu is made by simmering an assortment of meats in water or broth. We recommend tying the leek halves with twine so they don’t fall apart. Dijon mustard rounds out the flavors of the finished dish, and the cornichons (small pickles) are a traditional accompaniment. INGREDIENTS: 1 large onion, halved…
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Exotic Teahouse Chai Pudding
for all stages of the Ideal Protein diet protocol and equivalent to Ideal Protein food. Spice up your vanilla pudding by brewing a strong cup (5 oz.) of Chai Tea. Then, let it chill. Mix the content of 1 Ideal Protein Vanilla pudding with the chilled Chai Tea, instead of water. Shake vigorously till bubbly.…
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Sauteed Kale
1 1/2 lbs kale, stems and leaves coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional) 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1/2 cup vegetable stock or 1/2 cup water salt and pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add crushed red pepper…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
All those pink ribbons, t-shirts, tennis shoes people wear during the month of October is in celebration of BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! No one ever wants to be diagnosed with breast cancer. And it certainly worries people… But is all that “worry” really worth the hype? What is your “real” risk of breast cancer? Did…
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Annual Visits: You are more than just a pap smear
Every year we show up, undress and prepare for the metal “duck lips”. Its is time for the PAP SMEAR. Time to approach the stirrups and then head out for a conciliatory latter post visit. Times have changed, however. Women are more than their cervix, and research on Women’s Health has advanced such as we…
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Collagen-Building Foods for Youthful Skin
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Dr. Jukes Speaking at Austonian Club
Come hear how you can have fallbladder, hysterectomy and other gynecological surgery through one small incision in your belly button. Dr. Jukes will be speaking from 7pm – 8pm at the Austonian Club on Wednesday, July 31st. The Austonian is located at 200 Congress Ave downtown and there is a free valet.
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Do you feel dry and irritated?
Is intercourse painful because of decreased lubrication? Do you wonder why your “oasis” has turned into the Sahara Desert? If you are asking yourself these questions, you are likely experiencing Atrophic Vaginitis. This condition occurs commonly in menopause when our bodies are low in Estradiol which then leads to thinning of the vaginal wall and…
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Texas Institute among first to perform Single-Site Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery
The Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center recently became one of the first facilities in the nation to perform a hysterectomy using a new single-site platform for robotic surgery. “This single-site robotic platform provides surgeons with the increased dexterity, control and high-definition 3-D vision found with traditional robotic surgery,…
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Keeping a Healthy Bladder
DID YOU KNOW The bladder can hold approximately 2 cups of urine before it signals that it needs to empty. Normal number of trips to the bathroom per day are 6-8 times. What you eat or drink can affect the color and odor of your urine. (ex: asparagus and coffee can give your urine a…